Cinco de Mayo????This WebQuest is designed for you to find out for yourself just what Cinco de Mayo is. You and group of five friends have just returned from Puebla and while there you had the privilege of experiencing Cinco de Mayo first hand. You are now going to educate the rest of us about this holiday. While there you were working tourists each of you paid attention to certain things and took pictures and notes to be shared with the class. You will search the web using the following categories: History Hunters, Food! Food! and More Food!, Modern Music & Moves, Fascinating Facts, and Typical Traditions.
The Task
Answer the following questions based on what information you know right now (before doing any research).
1. What is Cinco de mayo? Cinco de Mayo is a mexican holiday on May 5th. 2. What does it celebrate? Cinco de Mayo celebrates the mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla. 3. Who celebrates Cinco de mayo? Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo. 4. How is Cinco de mayo celebrated? Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). History Hunters 1. Who were the following people? - Benito Juarez- Benito Pablo Juárez García, was a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who served as the president of Mexico for five terms. - Porfirio Diaz- José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori (1830-1915) was a Mexican general, President, politician and dictator. He ruled Mexico with an iron fist for 35 years, from 1876 to 1911 - Ignacio Zaragoza-José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori (1830-1915) was a Mexican general, President, politician and dictator. He ruled Mexico with an iron fist for 35 years, from 1876 to 1911. - Napoleon III- Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte was the first President of the French Second Republic and, as Napoleon III, the Emperor of the Second French Empire. He was the nephew and heir of Napoleon I. - Maximilian -Maximilian I was the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire. He was a younger brother of the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I. After a distinguished career in the Austrian Navy, he entered into a scheme with Napoleon III of France to rule Mexico. - The Marquis de Radepont-Marquis de Radepont was a French officer and diplomat for the French Emperor, Louis Napoleon III. 2. What role did each of these people play? BENITO JUAREZ: The president of Mexico IGNACIO ZARAGOZA: The General MAXIMILIAN: Mexico’s Emperor PORFIRIO DIAZ: Mexican General & President NAPOLEON III: The first President of the French Republic. THE MARQUIS DE RADEPOINTE: French Officer and diplomat of French Emperor. 3. What is the biggest misconception about Cinco de mayo? A common misconception about Cinco de Mayo is that it is held to commemorate Mexico's day of Independence. 4. What caused the conflict that led to the Battle of Puebla? The event that causes the conflict that led to the Battle of Puebla was when Napoleon of France sent his troops to Mexico. 5. Explain what happened at the Battle of Puebla. During the Battle of Puebla foreign debts were suspended, and led to the Mexican people taking over the French army. The Battle of Puebla occurred May 5, 1862 during a French intervention. 6. How long did the conflict last and in what year did it end? The Battle of Puebla ended on May 5th, 1862. It lasted for Four hours. 7. What was the end result of the conflict? The end result of the Battle of Puebla was the Mexican Republic victory. History Hunters __History of Cinco de mayo__ __Cinco de mayo - the real story__ __Lots of historical info - includes lots of names__ __Significance of Cinco de mayo__ __UCLA's information about Cinco de mayo__ __More historical info about Cinco de mayo__ __Cinco de mayo history facts__ __History of Cinco de mayo - in English & Spanish__ __Mexico Online - Historical background__ __Important Historical figures of Cinco de mayo__ __Historical facts at fiestacincodemayo.com__ __Historical figures__ Festive Foods 1. Explain what the following foods are: - Menudo-a spicy Mexican soup made from tripe. - Mole-Mole is the generic name for a number of sauces originally used in Mexican cuisine, - Chorizo-a spicy Spanish pork sausage. - Chilaquiles-(in Mexican cooking) a dish of fried tortilla strips typically topped with a spicy tomato sauce and cheese. - Flan-a baked dish consisting of an open-topped pastry case with a savory or sweet filling. 2. Name and describe three typical foods served at Cinco de mayo celebrations. (not including the ones listed above)- 1) Tamales:A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, which is steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper.
2) Arroz con Pollo: is rice with chicken.
3) Posoles: a thick, stew like soup of pork or chicken, hominy, mild chili peppers, and coriander leaves: traditionally served at Christmas and often favored as a hangover__remedy__. 3. Mexican food is a mix of what types of food? Spanish and Native American Food. 4. What are some common staples found in the Mexican diet? Common staples found in Mexican Diets include tortillas, beans, rice, avocados, chillies, hot peppers and tomatoes. Other additional food staples are green peppers, cabbage, sour cream, onions, chicken, beef, pork, cheese and chicken. 5. What food item accompanies almost every meal? TORTILLAS. 6. What does the word "taco" really mean? The Spanish word taco really means cue. In popular culture, however, a taco is a folded tortilla traditionally filled with meat, cheese, salsa, and lettuce. Both corn and flour tortillas can be used in their construction. 7. What Mexican foods do we eat in the U.S. today? Tacos, Burritos, Quesadilla ,Chimichanga ,Salsa & Chips ,Taco Bell Festive Foods __Glossary of Mexican Cooking__ __Cinco de mayo recipes__ __Traditional Mexican food__ __Recipes for Cinco de mayo____Traditional Mexican Food Recipes__ __Mexican Food Glossary__ Modern Music & Moves 1. What are some common topics in Mexican songs? Common topics in Mexican songs can include longing for loved ones, celebrating, or historical figures. There are many different varieties of Mexican music and subject matter will usually vary greatly, like most cultural music. 2. What is Mariachi music? Mariachi is a form of folk music from Mexico. Mariachi began as a regional folk style called “Son Jaliscience” in the center west of Mexico originally played only with string instruments and musicians dressed in the white pants and shirts of peasant farmers. 3. What kind of instruments are used in Mariachi music? There are two violins, a guitar, a guitarron which is like a large bass guitar and a vihuela, which is a smaller guitar. 4. Identify at least two modern-day Mariachi groups and give a few details about each one. 1) El Mariachi Bronx: started in 2007 in LA. They are mariachi and punk genres. 2) El Mariachi de Puebla: consist of 25 different members. Only 40 Years old. Often perform in Colorado and Mexico. 5. What is Tejano music and why is it so popular? Tex-Mex music:Tejano music also known as Tex-Mex music is the name given to a form of folk music that originally originates from among the Mexican American community of southern Texas. Tejano music is quite popular due to its influence on the large Latino community in the United States. 6. What kind of dances are popular in Cinco de mayo celebrations? Jarabe Tapatio, Hat Dance, Modern Music & Moves __Information about the Mexican Hat dance__ __Mexican Hat Dance Song__ __Tejano Music on Pandora__ __Info about Mariachi music__ __Mariachi music on Mexconnect.com__ __Info about Tejano music__ __Tejano Artists__ Fascinating Facts 1. Why is Cinco de mayo significant to all Americans? Cinco de Mayo is important to American culture today due to the fact that America has become a huge cultural melting pot, with a high concentration of Hispanic individuals (especially those of Mexican descent). Cinco de Mayo is a Spanish term and translates to the 5th of May. This date symbolizes Mexican independence, so it is a big holiday for the Mexicans. And due to their heavy influence in America, Cinco de Mayo has become a popular holiday in the U.S as well. 2. Other than the Battle of Puebla, what three things does Cinco de mayo celebrate? Three things that Cinco de Mayo celebrates and honors is the Mexicans victory over the French in 1862, it honors the Mexican army and veterans and Americans think of it as Mexican Independence Day. 3. What was France's excuse for invading Mexico? France's excuse for invading Mexico was that Mexico failed to pay debts to France. However, out of all the countries Mexico owed, France had the least debt amount. They tried to invade Mexico twice. 4. What now occupies the space that once was the battlefield of Puebla? The battlefield is now a park in Puebla with a statue of General Zaragoza riding horseback. 5. How many Mexican soldiers and French soldiers were involved in the Battle of Puebla? 4,000 Mexican Soldiers, 8,000 French Soldiers 6. Why was the initial victory at Puebla important in Mexican history? The initial victory at Puebla was important in Mexican history because the rebels had an unexpected victory. It is now celebrated as Cinco de Mayo. 7. Name an important Mexican battle cry. Grito de Dolores Fascinating Facts __http://www.funmunch.com/events/cinco_de_mayo/cinco_de_mayo_history.shtml__ __http://www.nacnet.org/assunta/spa5may.htm__ __http://www.mexonline.com/cinco-de-mayo.htm__ __http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/mid.html__ __http://www.riverdeep.net/current/2002/04/042902_cinco.jhtml__ Typical Traditions 1. What can you expect to see in a Cinco de mayo parade? During the Cinco de Mayo celebration you will see a lot of cultural food, traditional music and folkloric dancing. 2. Other than parades, what other activities are common for a Cinco de mayo celebration? The other activities than are commonly celebrated on Cinco De Mayo celebration apart from parades include festivals, Mexican food and beverages. Cinco De Mayo is popularly observed as a voluntary day-off in Mexico. 3. How do people in San Diego's Old Town celebrate Cinco de mayo? With our Mexican heritage, what better place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than at Old Town State Historic Park. The Old Town San Diego Fiesta Cinco de Mayo in historic Old Town San Diego along San Diego Avenue will be held May 3 and 4, 2008. This family friendly, free event is the west coast’s premiere celebration of arts and culture and the signature event of Old Town. The event features music, food, handcrafts and Southern California’s only reenactment of the 1862 Battle of Puebla. 4. What type of events are popular in Los Angeles to celebrate Cinco de mayo? In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles kicks off with a traditional celebration with mariachis, piñatas, folklorico dancers and much more. The 84th Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival at Olvera Street starts at 12pm to 8pm on Saturday May 3rd and continues until 10pm on Sunday, May 4th. Free music from artists such as Rogelio Martinez, Banda Costena, Las Voces Del Rancho, Banda Maguey, Sonora Santanera, Los Mismos, Jose Pantoja and many more will be on site for the festival. On another stage, enjoy mix DJ’s with pop, dance and urban music. Cafes, restaurants, and food trucks will also be on site. 5. Describe the typical costume for Cinco de mayo. The dressing for this event often includes brightly colored dresses for women, with men wearing sombreros. 6. Why is Cinco de mayo celebrated on a much larger scale in the U.S.? One theory for why it is more popular in the USA is that at one time, it was celebrated in all of Mexico and by Mexicans living in former Mexican territories such as Texas and California. It was ignored in Mexico after a while but still celebrated north of the border, which never got out of the habit of remembering the famous battle. 7. Name and describe a popular decoration made for this holiday. The most popular form of decoration used in Cinco de Mayo parties is traditional tissue paper flowers, which are made using brightly coloured tissue paper. Guests are also invited to these parties using fancy cards that are normally made from cut out bingo cards. The music played during a Cinco de Mayo party is salsa, mariachi and folk music. TypicalTraditions __Cinco De Mayo Celebrations__ __Mexico Online - Cinco de mayo celebrations__ __Cinco de mayo celebrations in the USA__ __Fiesta Cinco de mayo__ __Old Town Fiesta Cinco de mayo in San Diego__ __Cinco De Mayo__ __Cinco de mayo costumes__
History Hunters,
Food! Food! and More Food!,
Modern Music & Moves,
Fascinating Facts, and
Typical Traditions.
1. What is Cinco de mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is a mexican holiday on May 5th.
2. What does it celebrate?
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla.
3. Who celebrates Cinco de mayo?
Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo.
4. How is Cinco de mayo celebrated?
Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867).
History Hunters
1. Who were the following people?
- Benito Juarez- Benito Pablo Juárez García, was a Mexican lawyer and politician of Zapotec origin from Oaxaca who served as the president of Mexico for five terms.
- Porfirio Diaz- José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori (1830-1915) was a Mexican general, President, politician and dictator. He ruled Mexico with an iron fist for 35 years, from 1876 to 1911
- Ignacio Zaragoza-José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori (1830-1915) was a Mexican general, President, politician and dictator. He ruled Mexico with an iron fist for 35 years, from 1876 to 1911.
- Napoleon III- Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte was the first President of the French Second Republic and, as Napoleon III, the Emperor of the Second French Empire. He was the nephew and heir of Napoleon I.
- Maximilian -Maximilian I was the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire. He was a younger brother of the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I. After a distinguished career in the Austrian Navy, he entered into a scheme with Napoleon III of France to rule Mexico.
- The Marquis de Radepont-Marquis de Radepont was a French officer and diplomat for the French Emperor, Louis Napoleon III.
2. What role did each of these people play?
BENITO JUAREZ: The president of Mexico
IGNACIO ZARAGOZA: The General
MAXIMILIAN: Mexico’s Emperor
PORFIRIO DIAZ: Mexican General & President
NAPOLEON III: The first President of the French Republic.
THE MARQUIS DE RADEPOINTE: French Officer and diplomat of French Emperor.
3. What is the biggest misconception about Cinco de mayo?
A common misconception about Cinco de Mayo is that it is held to commemorate Mexico's day of Independence.
4. What caused the conflict that led to the Battle of Puebla?
The event that causes the conflict that led to the Battle of Puebla was when Napoleon of France sent his troops to Mexico.
5. Explain what happened at the Battle of Puebla.
During the Battle of Puebla foreign debts were suspended, and led to the Mexican people taking over the French army. The Battle of Puebla occurred May 5, 1862 during a French intervention.
6. How long did the conflict last and in what year did it end?
The Battle of Puebla ended on May 5th, 1862. It lasted for Four hours.
7. What was the end result of the conflict?
The end result of the Battle of Puebla was the Mexican Republic victory.
History Hunters
__History of Cinco de mayo__
__Cinco de mayo - the real story__
__Lots of historical info - includes lots of names__
__Significance of Cinco de mayo__
__UCLA's information about Cinco de mayo__
__More historical info about Cinco de mayo__
__Cinco de mayo history facts__
__History of Cinco de mayo - in English & Spanish__
__Mexico Online - Historical background__
__Important Historical figures of Cinco de mayo__
__Historical facts at fiestacincodemayo.com__
__Historical figures__
Festive Foods
1. Explain what the following foods are:
- Menudo-a spicy Mexican soup made from tripe.
- Mole-Mole is the generic name for a number of sauces originally used in Mexican cuisine,
- Chorizo-a spicy Spanish pork sausage.
- Chilaquiles-(in Mexican cooking) a dish of fried tortilla strips typically topped with a spicy tomato sauce and cheese.
- Flan-a baked dish consisting of an open-topped pastry case with a savory or sweet filling.
2. Name and describe three typical foods served at Cinco de mayo celebrations. (not including the ones listed above)-
1) Tamales: A tamale is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa, which is steamed or boiled in a leaf wrapper.
2) Arroz con Pollo: is rice with chicken.
3) Posoles: a thick, stew like soup of pork or chicken, hominy, mild chili peppers, and coriander leaves: traditionally served at Christmas and often favored as a hangover __remedy__.
3. Mexican food is a mix of what types of food?
Spanish and Native American Food.
4. What are some common staples found in the Mexican diet?
Common staples found in Mexican Diets include tortillas, beans, rice, avocados, chillies, hot peppers and tomatoes. Other additional food staples are green peppers, cabbage, sour cream, onions, chicken, beef, pork, cheese and chicken.
5. What food item accompanies almost every meal?
TORTILLAS.
6. What does the word "taco" really mean?
The Spanish word taco really means cue. In popular culture, however, a taco is a folded tortilla traditionally filled with meat, cheese, salsa, and lettuce. Both corn and flour tortillas can be used in their construction.
7. What Mexican foods do we eat in the U.S. today?
Tacos, Burritos, Quesadilla ,Chimichanga ,Salsa & Chips ,Taco Bell
Festive Foods
__Glossary of Mexican Cooking__
__Cinco de mayo recipes__
__Traditional Mexican food__
__Recipes for Cinco de mayo____Traditional Mexican Food Recipes__
__Mexican Food Glossary__
Modern Music & Moves
1. What are some common topics in Mexican songs?
Common topics in Mexican songs can include longing for loved ones, celebrating, or historical figures. There are many different varieties of Mexican music and subject matter will usually vary greatly, like most cultural music.
2. What is Mariachi music?
Mariachi is a form of folk music from Mexico. Mariachi began as a regional folk style called “Son Jaliscience” in the center west of Mexico originally played only with string instruments and musicians dressed in the white pants and shirts of peasant farmers.
3. What kind of instruments are used in Mariachi music?
There are two violins, a guitar, a guitarron which is like a large bass guitar and a vihuela, which is a smaller guitar.
4. Identify at least two modern-day Mariachi groups and give a few details about each one.
1) El Mariachi Bronx: started in 2007 in LA. They are mariachi and punk genres.
2) El Mariachi de Puebla: consist of 25 different members. Only 40 Years old. Often perform in Colorado and Mexico.
5. What is Tejano music and why is it so popular?
Tex-Mex music: Tejano music also known as Tex-Mex music is the name given to a form of folk music that originally originates from among the Mexican American community of southern Texas. Tejano music is quite popular due to its influence on the large Latino community in the United States.
6. What kind of dances are popular in Cinco de mayo celebrations?
Jarabe Tapatio, Hat Dance,
Modern Music & Moves
__Information about the Mexican Hat dance__
__Mexican Hat Dance Song__
__Tejano Music on Pandora__
__Info about Mariachi music__
__Mariachi music on Mexconnect.com__
__Info about Tejano music__
__Tejano Artists__
Fascinating Facts
1. Why is Cinco de mayo significant to all Americans?
Cinco de Mayo is important to American culture today due to the fact that America has become a huge cultural melting pot, with a high concentration of Hispanic individuals (especially those of Mexican descent). Cinco de Mayo is a Spanish term and translates to the 5th of May. This date symbolizes Mexican independence, so it is a big holiday for the Mexicans. And due to their heavy influence in America, Cinco de Mayo has become a popular holiday in the U.S as well.
2. Other than the Battle of Puebla, what three things does Cinco de mayo celebrate?
Three things that Cinco de Mayo celebrates and honors is the Mexicans victory over the French in 1862, it honors the Mexican army and veterans and Americans think of it as Mexican Independence Day.
3. What was France's excuse for invading Mexico?
France's excuse for invading Mexico was that Mexico failed to pay debts to France. However, out of all the countries Mexico owed, France had the least debt amount. They tried to invade Mexico twice.
4. What now occupies the space that once was the battlefield of Puebla?
The battlefield is now a park in Puebla with a statue of General Zaragoza riding horseback.
5. How many Mexican soldiers and French soldiers were involved in the Battle of Puebla?
4,000 Mexican Soldiers, 8,000 French Soldiers
6. Why was the initial victory at Puebla important in Mexican history?
The initial victory at Puebla was important in Mexican history because the rebels had an unexpected victory. It is now celebrated as Cinco de Mayo.
7. Name an important Mexican battle cry.
Grito de Dolores
Fascinating Facts
__http://www.funmunch.com/events/cinco_de_mayo/cinco_de_mayo_history.shtml__
__http://www.nacnet.org/assunta/spa5may.htm__
__http://www.mexonline.com/cinco-de-mayo.htm__
__http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/mid.html__
__http://www.riverdeep.net/current/2002/04/042902_cinco.jhtml__
Typical Traditions
1. What can you expect to see in a Cinco de mayo parade?
During the Cinco de Mayo celebration you will see a lot of cultural food, traditional music and folkloric dancing.
2. Other than parades, what other activities are common for a Cinco de mayo celebration?
The other activities than are commonly celebrated on Cinco De Mayo celebration apart from parades include festivals, Mexican food and beverages. Cinco De Mayo is popularly observed as a voluntary day-off in Mexico.
3. How do people in San Diego's Old Town celebrate Cinco de mayo?
With our Mexican heritage, what better place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than at Old Town State Historic Park. The Old Town San Diego Fiesta Cinco de Mayo in historic Old Town San Diego along San Diego Avenue will be held May 3 and 4, 2008. This family friendly, free event is the west coast’s premiere celebration of arts and culture and the signature event of Old Town. The event features music, food, handcrafts and Southern California’s only reenactment of the 1862 Battle of Puebla.
4. What type of events are popular in Los Angeles to celebrate Cinco de mayo?
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles kicks off with a traditional celebration with mariachis, piñatas, folklorico dancers and much more. The 84th Annual Cinco De Mayo Festival at Olvera Street starts at 12pm to 8pm on Saturday May 3rd and continues until 10pm on Sunday, May 4th. Free music from artists such as Rogelio Martinez, Banda Costena, Las Voces Del Rancho, Banda Maguey, Sonora Santanera, Los Mismos, Jose Pantoja and many more will be on site for the festival. On another stage, enjoy mix DJ’s with pop, dance and urban music. Cafes, restaurants, and food trucks will also be on site.
5. Describe the typical costume for Cinco de mayo.
The dressing for this event often includes brightly colored dresses for women, with men wearing sombreros.
6. Why is Cinco de mayo celebrated on a much larger scale in the U.S.?
One theory for why it is more popular in the USA is that at one time, it was celebrated in all of Mexico and by Mexicans living in former Mexican territories such as Texas and California. It was ignored in Mexico after a while but still celebrated north of the border, which never got out of the habit of remembering the famous battle.
7. Name and describe a popular decoration made for this holiday.
The most popular form of decoration used in Cinco de Mayo parties is traditional tissue paper flowers, which are made using brightly coloured tissue paper. Guests are also invited to these parties using fancy cards that are normally made from cut out bingo cards. The music played during a Cinco de Mayo party is salsa, mariachi and folk music.
TypicalTraditions
__Cinco De Mayo Celebrations__
__Mexico Online - Cinco de mayo celebrations__
__Cinco de mayo celebrations in the USA__
__Fiesta Cinco de mayo__
__Old Town Fiesta Cinco de mayo in San Diego__
__Cinco De Mayo__
__Cinco de mayo costumes__